Design Studio16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDTThe VRL NewsBriefThe VRL NewsBriefhttp://multibriefs.com/briefs/VRL/VRL.xmlen4 Japanese classics that need to make a comebackCars.comWe get our fair share of great cars here in the U.S., but there always seem to be a few desirable models just outside of our grasp in Asia or Europe. Import laws make it difficult in most cases to buy the car you want from overseas and bring it stateside — especially true for the Japanese auto market, home to prominent automakers with vehicles over the years that enthusiasts in America could only salivate over.16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec855e55cab1Norman Timbs Special and 30-plus other classics lost to Malibu firesAutoweekGary Cerveny, a noted car collector and enthusiast with a shop in Malibu, California — highlighted in a Hot Rod article from a few years ago — reportedly lost his entire 30-plus car collection in the latest California wildfires. That’s according to friends from the Old Crow Speed Shop on Instagram. Of particular interest is the destruction of the one-of-a-kind Norman Timbs Special streamlined custom.16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec856f8aa502New pre-war race for Goodwood Members MeetingSports Car DigestThe 2019 Goodwood Members Meeting will feature an all-new race for pre-1930 vintage racing cars, titled the John Duff Trophy.
An inductee of the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame, and one of the first “Bentley Boys,” John Duff was not only the first Canadian to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours, but the only Canadian to take overall victory there, winning the 1924 race for Bentley alongside Frank Clement. As well as his Le Mans triumph, he held over 50 World Records in both speed and endurance.
16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec85804d4873Academy of Art University auctions 45 of its carsRobb ReportDuring the early 1980s, the late Richard Stephens, then president of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, saw a disturbing trend emerging within the automotive industry. From his vantage point, modern day automobiles lacked the soul that characterized classic designs from the early 20th century. “You see it in the craftsmanship of these cars of the thirties,” Stephens told Robb Report back in 2013. “You feel the man and the woman who worked on that car. It has a human touch there, and that’s what seems to be missing from some cars now.”16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec85905692d4Jack Chisenhall keeps things cool, even at 241 mphClassicCars.comThere’s a pretty good chance that if you have done customization or modernization to your collector car, you’ve installed air conditioning from Vintage Air. But it’s not only older vehicles that use Vintage Air systems.
Such modern supercars as the latest Ford GT, the cars produced by Swedish ultra-speed specialist Koenigsegg, and others have picked Jack Chisenhall’s company as their original-equipment supplier. Since its founding in 1976, Vintage Air, based in San Antonio, Texas, has become the dominant player in supplying aftermarket air-conditioning systems to automotive hobbyists.16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec85a8c19fd5Flying by night with a Ferrari 500 Superfast in LondonClassic DriverThe preserve of the Jet Set in the 1960s, the Ferrari 500 Superfast was the last word in luxury and performance. But this example’s original owner’s need for speed was never quite fulfilled. Fortunately, the familiar face who now owns the car is smitten, though for altogether more personal reasons.16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec85b6148736Classic car leads police on chase through town in wild videoFox NewsIn what looks like a scene from a classic crime caper, dashcam footage captured the moment a stolen 1967 Morris Minor outfoxed the police car that was chasing it through a British town on Nov. 10. The red coupe can be seen speeding down a two-lane street — with its hazard lights on for some reason — then running a red light into an intersection.16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec85e797c7b7Lewis Hamilton wins Brazilian GP as Max Verstappen confronts Esteban Ocon after collisionThe TelegraphMax Verstappen labeled Esteban Ocon a "f****** idiot" after the Red Bull driver was robbed of a brilliant victory following a sensational collision at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Verstappen was in complete control of the race after passing both Mercedes and both Ferrari cars in a superb performance at the Interlagos circuit.
But it was Lewis Hamilton who claimed the 10th victory of his championship-winning campaign, after Verstappen was taken out of the lead when attempting to lap Force India's Ocon.
16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec85caa66098Bob Bondurant school of driving closes amid bankruptcy filingClassicCars.comThe Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving closed its doors Nov. 12, slightly more than a month after the school filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The news was confirmed by a spokesman for the school. A call to the school’s president and CEO, Patricia Bondurant, was not immediately returned.
There was no immediate word on why the decision was made to close the school. The spokesman said more details would likely be released in the coming days.
16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec85f7d36c29There are still a ton of questions about McLaren and Alonso's 2019 Indy 500 runRoad & TrackThe good news is Fernando Alonso and McLaren have declared their intent to return for another crack at winning the Indy 500. The other news — not necessarily bad, but worth considering — is how few details were provided on Nov. 10 at the Brazilian Grand Prix when the solo effort was announced.16 Nov 2018 08:16:21 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=5bec860f979b610